NFLPA president gets another NFL gig

It took a while, but veteran tackle Eric Winston finally has a new gig. In addition to being the president of the NFL Players Association.

Winston, per a league source, has signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks.

The move keeps Winston in the NFC West. Last year, he started all 16 games with the Cardinals.

Winston actually has started all 16 games in every NFL season since 2007. After appearing in 12 games with seven starts as a Texans rookie in 2006, Winston hasn’t missed a game or a start in seven seasons, five in Houston, one in Kansas City, and one in Arizona.

Earlier this year, Winston became the new president of the NFLPA, despite concerns that players who occupy the position don’t get much play from NFL teams. It’s likely an unrealistic complaint, given that the NFL typically doesn’t shy away from members of the Executive Committee or Board of Player Representatives.

Seattle lost starting right tackle Breno Giacomini to the Jets in free agency. By getting to camp early, Winston has a chance to continue that streak of starts.

Winston is a solid player who knows his job, and does it as well as can be expected. On the right side, he can be a real asset in the run and pass game. Seattle would be well-served to start him from week 1.

He has only blocked for Potted Plant QB’s, so he “Seems” to not be a good pass blocker. He is a great run blocker, better than Breno statistically per PFF, and now that he has a mobile QB, he’ll appear to have his best year, as sacks allowed should go down.

Totally confused by the random Jets post. Almost as non-sequitur as the Vikings posts. Neither team has ever been a Seahawk rival as long as I can remember.

About the signing: great move. Can’t argue with more bodies for the OL. That was a major spot of concern for us last year. It’s crazy when you think about how well Russell Wilson played while being chased on every down last season. Imagine what he’d look like with an NFL-caliber OL. Just SICK!!! Can’t wait to get this season started!